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INSTANT POT MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE

If you enjoy quick and easy family-friendly recipes, this Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe is a must-try! it all comes together in one pot (no need to pre-cook the pasta!) so there are fewer dishes to wash and less mess. It’s cheesy, gooey, and everything you want in a mac and cheese recipe.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot mac and cheese, Instant pot recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
release pressure and sauté: 10 minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes
Servings: 6 SERVINGS
Calories: 318kcal
Author: Evelyn Savinon ( A Simple Tweak)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (16 oz.) cavatappi pasta
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese

Extra step ( optional)

  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs optional
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

  • Add water, pasta, seasonings, and unsalted butter to the Instant Pot. Mix everything and add unsalted butter on top.
  • Cover the Instant Pot with its lid and set it to manual high pressure for 4 minutes, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • After the cooking cycle is complete, release the pressure quickly (for safety, I recommend using an oven mitt or kitchen towel to flip the valve and release pressure). Once it’s safe to open, carefully unlock and remove the lid.
  • Set the instant pot to the sauté setting, add the evaporated milk, and stir.
  • Then, gradually add 1 cup of cheese at a time, stirring after each addition. Turn off the instant pot. The mac and cheese is done!
  • If you want to go an extra step, distribute the mac and cheese into individual baking dishes
  • Add a combination of breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, and bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1127mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 787IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 525mg | Iron: 1mg